While conducting research for the PAF history books (Eagles of Destiny - links provided below), the authors came across a 16mm film in the US National Archives and had it digitized.
The film, shot during 1958-1959, contains excellent footage of PAF legends and their aircraft, including aerial shots of various planes such as T-6, T-33, Freighters, and formation after formation of Sabres! It also includes footage of historical significance, such as Sabres still in USAF markings being ferried to Mauripur, squash legend Hashim Khan with young PAF cadets, and Sargodha runway construction.
We have identified some of the PAF officers in the film with timestamps, but this is not complete and we will update if/when new data becomes available. We hope you enjoy the video.
01:22: Air Cdre Masroor Hussain disembarking from F-86F Sabre at Mauripur (the base would be named after him many years later)
02:28 - 02:33: Sqn. Ldr. M. Iqbal Rehman & Flt. Lt. S. M. Ahmed (aka Lanky) and Flg. Off. M. A. Wahid (during Flood Relief Operations by No. 6 Sqn. From Lahore)
17:38: Air Cdre Rais A. Rafi and MJ O'Brian
18:12: Squash legend and world champion Hashim Khan and Farooq Feroze Khan (later ACM)
18:26: Mansoor Shah (aka Polly) as an instructor at PAF College (later Academy) Risalpur
19:30: Mansoor Shah and Air Marshal Asghar Khan (Passing out parade at PAF College Risalpur)
EAGLES OF DESTINY VOLUME 1: www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
EAGLES OF DESTINY VOLUME 2: www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
31 мар 2023
